Business is Fcking Hard
The Business is Fcking Hard podcast invites business owners to share their stories with host, Trevor Koot. Stories of how they started, and the challenges and successes along the way. Stories of lessons that can be shared with others. And, most importantly, stories filled with uninhibited, unedited and unfiltered truth.
Episodes
41 episodes
Rex Farrand
What happens when a science teacher from Brooklyn ends up running a health tech startup in Vancouver? In this episode, Trevor sits down with Rex Farrand, co-founder and CEO of My HealthSpan—to talk about the wild, winding path from cla...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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51:51
Stephanie Ryan
“Human well” is what Stephanie Ryan and Trevor came up with in this episode to describe positive leadership in the business world. Stephanie knows that people come to work wanting to put their best foot forward, and she explains how a lea...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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49:33
Christine Buemann
Christine Buemann built her business for freedom—only to find herself buried in burnout, expectations, and a version of success that wasn’t hers. In this episode, she talks with Trevor about redefining what enough looks like, building ...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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48:10
Brian Budd
In this deeply personal and inspiring episode, Trevor sits down with Brian Budd, a seasoned entrepreneur whose path has taken him from high-level software sales into the volatile world of capital markets and mining, and later into the healthcar...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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59:26
Bailey Parnell - BFH Highlights
Entrepreneurship isn’t always about having a business idea—it’s about recognizing a problem and stepping up to solve it. In this BFH Highlights episode, we dive into my conversation with Bailey Parnell, founder of Skills Camp and ...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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9:26
Tyler Boyd
In this powerful episode, Tyler Boyd shares his raw and deeply personal journey through the highs and lows of entrepreneurship. From launching his first business at 12 years old, running an excavation company with over 100 employees, and...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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55:54
Anna Solnickova - BFH Highlights
Leaving a high-paying corporate job to start your own business is terrifying—but for Anna Solnickova, it was the best decision she ever made. In this BFH Highlights episode, we revisit my conversation with Anna, a fractional CFO who to...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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11:04
Alex Miller
Growing up amidst the wide-open fields of southern Saskatchewan, Alex Miller learned the tenets of hard work early on but soon realized that his future lay far from the farm. Alex's journey took an unexpected turn when he ventured into engineer...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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55:55
Sharad Khare - BFH Highlights
In this BFH Highlights episode, Trevor sits down with Sharad Khare, a creative entrepreneur who turned his passion for storytelling into a thriving business. Sharad shares how he navigated a major career pivot during the 2008 financial crisis, ...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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10:01
Mike Rowlands
Mike Rowlands shares his journey from an "accidental entrepreneur" to a trailblazer in social purpose-driven business development. With wisdom earned through two decades of triumphs and challenges, Mike dives into why relationships are the foun...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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1:02:37
Trevor Koot
This is Business is Fcking Hard with special guest host, Jeff King (he insisted we say that). On this episode we are flipping the script. Jeff steps in to interview podcast host, Trevor Koot. Trevor shares his business journey from starting com...
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Season 1
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Episode 31
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1:25:41
Teresa Grobecker - BFH Highlights
Dive into the inspiring journey of Teresa Grobecker, a trailblazing entrepreneur and innovator. Teresa shares how she turned a “placeholder hobby” into a thriving real estate brokerage while balancing family life and navigating the challenges o...
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Season 1
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Episode 30
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9:49
Karri Green-Schuermans
Karri Green-Schuermans, co-owner of Vancouver’s iconic Chambar restaurant, joins us to reveal the gritty realities of the restaurant business. From the power of adaptability to the ripple effects of economic shifts, Karri shares how she’s kept ...
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Season 1
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Episode 29
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57:53
Declan Edwards - BFH Highlights
In this episode of BFH Highlights, we revisit key lessons from Declan Edwards, founder of BU Happiness College. Declan shares his journey of building a purpose-driven business, including the pivotal decision to transition from a fitness busines...
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Season 1
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Episode 28
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9:54
Jason Lindstrom
In this engaging conversation, Jason Lindstrom shares his entrepreneurial journey, starting from his early days of building community through a ski club at university to his experiences in launching and exiting multiple businesses. He emphasize...
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Season 1
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Episode 27
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56:42
Emma May - BFH Highlights
In this episode of BFH Highlights (a recap of an earlier episode), Emma May, founder of SophieGrace, shares her inspiring journey from lawyer to fashion entrepreneur. Emma tells us how her frustration with workwear led to the birth of ...
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Season 1
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Episode 26
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8:54
Hamish Knox
Hamish Knox’s entrepreneurial journey is rooted in resilience, adaptability, and a deep commitment to growth. Starting with a strong work ethic from his early days on a farm, Hamish found his way into sales and eventually bought a Sandler franc...
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Season 1
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Episode 25
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54:10
Matt Pasut - BFH Highlights
In this BFH Highlights episode (a summary of the full episode), we dig into the gritty and honest journey of Matt Pasut, a seasoned entrepreneur who built his business from a basement startup to a thriving multi-company operation. Matt talks ab...
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Season 1
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Episode 24
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9:03
Steve Jagger
In this episode we dive into the adventurous world of entrepreneurship with Steve Jagger, a serial entrepreneur who’s all about scaling businesses and thinking globally. Steve shares how he grew multiple companies, from tech startups to real es...
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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1:02:09
Kevin Skipworth
Kevin Skipworth’s journey into the world of business is one shaped by curiosity, hard work, and a desire for independence. Kevin has built a successful career in real estate, transitioning from a stable union job to owning and managing a broker...
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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54:00
Sir Darren Jacklin
Darren Jacklin shares his inspiring journey from struggling with a misdiagnosed learning disability as a kid to becoming a successful entrepreneur, corporate trainer, and investor. Darren doesn’t sugarcoat the hard work it took to get there, fr...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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1:00:04
Shawna Miller
Shawna Miller’s entrepreneurial journey is one of unexpected turns, resilience, and growth. Starting in finance and accounting, Shawna never envisioned running a business until a chance encounter led her and her husband to own multiple Su...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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57:01
Sharad Khare
Building a business is one thing, but building a business rooted in purpose and passion is something entirely different. Sharad Khare knows this all too well. Throughout this episode, we explore Sharad’s transition from a stable media career to...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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48:36